Monday, 17 November 2014

Caramel Apple Dumpling

﻿Caramel Apple DumplingThis elegant dessert can be made so quick and easy, frozen ahead of time and popped into a hot oven!This will be one quick dessert that is a show stopper for your busy Holiday Season.Use your imagination and add nuts and other fresh or dried fruits to make this personal and special.

Roll puff pastry between 2 floured sheets of wax paper. Peel back paper every few rolls and flip peeling again and re-rolling.

Roll out to an approx. 8"x12" size.Cut into 4 equal squares.Core apples, peel on for extra fiber.

Place pumpkin spice in center of square.

Center the apple onto a square.Divide the caramel between the apples, spooning down the center. Add nuts Wrap the corners up over the apple, shaping with your hands. Twist the top to close.Freeze, wrapped tightly for 1-2hrs or up to 1 week ahead.When ready brush with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.Bake in a preheated 400F for 30-40min.or until golden brown.

Thursday, 6 November 2014

Roasted Cream of Vegetable Soup

Roasted Cream of Vegetable Soup

When the cooler weather hits it is soooonice to warm your tummy & toes with a hot steaming bowl of delish soup!This is my harvest soup because it incorporates whatever I have in the fridge at the time!.This one is so choc full of flavour I hope you try it

Roasted Cream of Vegetable Soup

You'll need:

1 head of cauliflower, leaves removed & florets separated

1 red pepper, seeded

1 carrot, peeled

1 celery rib

1 large onion, quartered

1 jalapeno, cut in half (remove seeds if it is too hot)

1/2 squash, cooked or not!

2-3 stems of broccoli

4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

EVOO

salt & pepper

Place the onion and florets on a parchment lined baking sheet.Drizzle with approx. 3 tbsp EVOO and sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper.Roast turning in a 400F for approx 20-30 min until golden brown.Place broth and all remaining veggies into a large pot. Bring to a boil, skim if needed.

Cook for approx. 30-40 min until all veggies are tender.Puree~It's that fast!

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